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ICLEI’s Five Pathways

At the subnational level, ICLEI drives change along five interconnected pathways that cut across sectors and jurisdictional boundaries. This design enables local and regional governments to develop solutions in a holistic and integrated way, creating change across entire urban systems. We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.

How cities can prepare for autonomous driving
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

How cities can prepare for autonomous driving

ByMonika Zimmermann September 4, 2017June 3, 2025

By Monika Zimmermann,  Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability & Michael Glotz-Richter, Senior Project Manager “Sustainable Mobility”,…

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The coming rise of urban infrastructure: turning infrastructure green
Resilient Development

The coming rise of urban infrastructure: turning infrastructure green

ByGuest Author September 1, 2017June 3, 2025

By Andrew M. Deutz, Ph. D., Director, International Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy — There are a handful of truly critical…

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Why cities should engage with autonomous driving
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Why cities should engage with autonomous driving

ByMonika Zimmermann August 29, 2017June 3, 2025

By Monika Zimmermann,  Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and Michael Glotz-Richter, Senior Project Manager “Sustainable Mobility”,…

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Improving cities with nature: Introducing INTERACT-Bio
Nature-based Development

Improving cities with nature: Introducing INTERACT-Bio

ByKobie Brand August 16, 2017June 3, 2025

By Kobie Brand, Director of the ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center — INTERACT-Bio is about working together to mainstream biodiversity and…

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How women are leading sustainable and resilient cities
Resilient Development Transport & mobility

How women are leading sustainable and resilient cities

ByCathy Oke July 10, 2017June 3, 2025

This week the ECOCITY World Summit 2017 will bring together in Melbourne representatives of government, business, civil society and academia…

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Rotterdam implements energy transition and climate measures
Zero emission Development

Rotterdam implements energy transition and climate measures

ByGuest Author June 27, 2017June 3, 2025

By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is…

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Mobility-as-a-service: An embodiment of shared, livable and intelligent
Equitable Development Transport & mobility

Mobility-as-a-service: An embodiment of shared, livable and intelligent

ByGuest Author June 26, 2017June 3, 2025

In the lead up to the EcoMobility World Congress, taking place from 2-4 October 2017 in Kaohsiung, we have invited…

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Why nature matters in our new urban world: Making the case for nature in cities
Investing in nature for resilient cities Nature-based Development Series

Why nature matters in our new urban world: Making the case for nature in cities

ByKobie Brand June 21, 2017June 14, 2024

For over 10,000 years people have been irresistibly drawn to urban life, where they live, work and play in close…

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Lessons in sustainability from India’s past: Revisiting the ecological roots of sustainability
Lessons in sustainability from India’s past Nature-based Development Series

Lessons in sustainability from India’s past: Revisiting the ecological roots of sustainability

ByICLEI Network June 13, 2017June 3, 2025

Sustainability, a word that carries such importance today, became a societal goal post 1987 after a report submitted by the…

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Sustainable transport is non-negotiable for livable cities
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Sustainable transport is non-negotiable for livable cities

ByGuest Author June 9, 2017June 3, 2025

In the lead up to the EcoMobility World Congress, taking place from 2-4 October 2017 in Kaohsiung, we have invited…

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How Sponge Cities in China manage urban water challenges
Global Advocacy Nature-based Development Practical solutions

How Sponge Cities in China manage urban water challenges

ByGlobal Communications Team June 5, 2017June 3, 2025

Cities in China face significant water-related challenges, including flood, reduced water quality and severe water scarcity – exacerbated by rapid…

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How local action can fight global land degradation
Nature-based Development

How local action can fight global land degradation

ByGlobal Communications Team May 23, 2017June 3, 2025

Land degradation is a growing barrier to sustainable development. It directly affects an estimated 1.5 billion people globally, impacting food…

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